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The Devil's Woods Kindle Edition

by Brian Moreland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 176 ratings
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Fear wears many skins.

Deep within the Canadian wilderness, people have been disappearing for over a century. There is a place the locals call “The Devil’s Woods,” but to speak of it will only bring the devil to your door. It is a place so evil that even animals avoid it.

When their father’s expedition team goes missing, Kyle Elkheart and his brother and sister return to the abandoned Cree First Nation reserve where they were born. Kyle can see ghosts that haunt the woods surrounding the village—and they seem to be trying to warn him. The search for their father will lead Kyle and his siblings to the dark heart of the legendary forest, where their mission will quickly become a fight for survival.
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“Dead of Winter is an exceptionally well crafted horror novel. The atmospherics are outstanding and the story offers plenty of surprises right up to its shocking and violent conclusion. Highly recommended.”
—Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Monster of Florence and Cold Vengeance

“A major new talent.”
—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Map of Bones

“Mr. Moreland combines the best of what I love about horror fiction, impeccable prose, characters with a life-like depth, fantastic monsters and a palpable sense of dread that seemingly lunges off the pages and grabs you by the throat”.
—Peter Schwotzer, Famous Monsters of Filmland

About the Author

In 2007, Brian Moreland’s debut novel, Shadows in the Mist, won a gold medal for Best Horror Novel in an international contest and was published in Austria and Germany under the title Schattenkrieger. When not writing, Brian edits documentaries and TV commercials. He has traveled the globe making films and worked two tours at military bases in Iraq with a documentary crew.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071JSR6ZR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rising Horse Books (June 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2487 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 176 ratings

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Brian Moreland

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Brian Moreland writes dark suspense, thrillers, and horror. His books include THE DEVIL'S WOODS, THE WITCHING HOUSE, THE SEEKERS, DARKNESS RISING, and TOMB OF GODS. New horror novel coming October 2023: THEY STALK THE NIGHT. While living in Texas, Brian is enjoying life and writing new thrilling fiction.

For publishing news, updates, and to subscribe to Brian's newsletter, visit www.BrianMoreland.com

Blog: www.brianmoreland.blogspot.com

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K. A. Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic blend of Native American lore, man, and the supernatural!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
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After about a week with several scenes still replaying in my mind, I'm revising my 4 star rating to a 4.5 and rounding up.

THE DEVIL'S WOODS, by Brian Moreland is a book I devoured in two sittings! The main setting planted the perfect background to this novel that blended Native American Lore, man, and the supernatural. The Macaya Forest: ". . . The landscape here is different from the woods that surround the reservation's compound. Here, the trees tower to enormous hights and intertwine with one another as if trying to conceal something the land never wanted man to discover."

Three siblings, (Kyle, Eric, and Shawna), taken away from the reservation of their Cree father following their parents' divorce, are brought back by a call from their Uncle Ray. Ray informs them that Elkheart, their father, has gone missing.

At first, the village seems cozy and cheerful--the ideal tourist spot--but once they enter into the grounds of the decaying reservation itself, the atmosphere is permeated by unease and the unnerving sensation of being.... studied.

"The trees have eyes and they're always watching".

Deep in the reservation is a plot of woods that even the Natives were taught to steer clear of, and it is here that Kyle feels he must search for the answers to his father's disappearance. "There are places in the world where lost spirits never rest . . . And man is considered prey . . ."

In all of this, Moreland retains an unyielding tension that gnaws at your mind, even when the characters are involved in more lighthearted activities. Although we have a fairly large cast of main characters, I felt I knew each of them intimately. Incredibly realistic personalities, top-notch atmospheric tension, and horrors that you have to "read" to believe--what more could a reader ask for? I will immediately be looking for more of Brian Moreland's books.

Highly recommended!
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latasha
4.0 out of 5 stars creppy, creepy, creepy!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
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this book was GREAT! I read this as a group read for one of my book clubs. I', so glad I did! I haven't read a book this good in a long time. it's written very well and keeps you hooked. the characters are realistic and relatable. the woods & what lives there is scary as hell. cause if we've learnt anything else from horror movies it's you don't mess with native American legends (in this case First Nations). There were parts of this that really creeped me out and I had to stop reading (don't read before bed time!) I will definitely read more from Brian Moreland.
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Amanda *Rabid Readers Book Blog*
5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling tale with epic turns!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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What a great adventure this was!

There were so many twists and turns. So many surprise moments. It kept me on edge the whole time. I got attached to these characters, though I learned quickly not to get attached to anyone. The author even did a great job making me hate a few characters too.

This was a very well-thought-out story, unlike anything I had ever read. It was original and so well put together. It was creepy and sometimes downright gruesome. It even gave me the chills a few times.
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HaloLove
3.0 out of 5 stars The Devil's Wood
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
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Oh man Mr. Moreland, I really wanted to like your story. -pouts-

1. It was a very well written story, easy to follow, and the Native American myth as the plot was fantastic.

2. I was completely enraptured with this story until.....

SPOILER ALERT ****************************

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DO NOT READ BELOW THIS SENTENCE IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE STORY SPOILED FOR YOU

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... the same old scenario that has been written over and over again came to light. Men kidnapping, raping, and murdering white women. - sigh-

3. This story was so dang on good up until that point. So great story but disappointed that it trailed off into the same old scenario of rape and murder.

But... Whoa... Whoa.... Whoa.... before you condemn me as the worst fan ever, I did give The Witching House 5 stars! It was an awesome story.
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RRJames
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from Brian Moreland
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
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Brian Moreland has penned another winner. Tightly written and well-paced, this horror/mystery packs an emotional wallop along with the scares. Well-defined characters, realistic dialogue and a spectacular setting have this novel firing on all cylinders from Chapter 1. You won’t be camping by any lakes in Canada after finishing this book. You may not even take a walk in the woods behind your house. This novel is a worthy to successor to Mr. Moreland’s strong earlier works, SHADOWS IN THE MIST and DEAD OF WINTER. All three are must reads for the horror fan.
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Sean Mulherin
4.0 out of 5 stars I found another great author on amazon
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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Brian Moreland weaves taunt chilling Indian folklore tale here. Nice character development and the story moves along at a nice pace. Very enjoyable read
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AstraDaemon
5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Family Feud
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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THE DEVIL'S WOODS by Brian Moreland is thrilling mix of folklore, tradition and horror. Three Cree siblings visit their ancestral grounds, only to learn their father has gone missing during a forest expedition. While searching for answers and uncovering family secrets, the two brothers and their sister find themselves in the middle of a war between tribes, which spans centuries...and the dead demand retribution.

The detailed histories of the two bloodlines are remarkable, and Elkheart's observations about his overseas discoveries are chilling. The personal struggles of the characters make the final outcome even more tragic. The terror of Hagen's Cove may only be the beginning.

Definitely my favorite story by Moreland.
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Paul Azzopardi
5.0 out of 5 stars Moreland is truly an Entertainer
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
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As with all of his books, and I have read them all, he keep you reading from the first word until the last and you then find yourself looking for more. The Devil's Woods is a perfect blend of indigenous folklore and the supernatural all taking place in a modern setting.

His book allow for that perfect escapism that you look for at the end of a long day or when you have some down time on a rain or snowy day.

My only complaint is that it too long between books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FUN BADASS MONSTER-HORROR MYSTERY
Reviewed in Australia on October 20, 2023
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Brian Moreland has written a blast of a monster mystery here. Set in the Canadian wilderness and a small nearby lake town, this book is filled with memorable characters and an awesome monster mystery involving a Cree legend and his own dark invention. I loved the insights into writing from the view point of Kyle Elkheart, the main protagonist, as well as the forbidden love with the sexy cool Aussie who just happens to be one of many of his slime-ball brother's girlfriends. The ghosts, monsters and Native American legends were blended very well and the twist 3/4 through the book was both surprising and satisfying. Highly recommended! So stoked I found Moreland. What an author!
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